Although ethics committees first emerged in the 1960s in the United States, attention was focused on them in the landmark 1976 _________ case.
Quinlan
Niles
Roe v. Wade
Chesapeake
Quinlan
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A nurse administered the wrong dose of insulin to an assigned patient after bypassing the facility policy to have insulin doses double checked
The patient's blood glucose level remained within normal limits afterward, and the physician was notified per protocol. The patient and family were extremely upset and demanded to be moved to another floor. Later, the patient filed a malpractice suit against the hospital. The nurse lawyer reviewing the case would conclude that a. malpractice occurred because the patient had emotional distress. b. malpractice occurred because the nurse didn't follow the policy. c. no malpractice occurred because most nurses don't verify insulin. d. no malpractice occurred because there were no actual damages.
You are preparing a teaching plan for a patient newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. What is a priority subject the nurse needs to teach this patient?
A) Diet B) Activity limitations C) Signs and symptoms of exacerbation
The nurse is reviewing the orders for a patient who was admitted for 24-hour observation of a leg fracture. A cast is in place. Which order does the nurse question?
a) Elevate the lower leg above the level of the heart. b) Perform neurovascular assessments ("circ checks") every 8 hours. c) Apply ice packs for 24 hours. d) Provide regular diet as tolerated.
Define drug standards.
What will be an ideal response?